Georges de la Tremoille

Georges de la Tremoille (1382-6 May 1446) was Count of Guines from 1398 to 1446 and Grand Chamberlain of France under King Charles VII of France. De la Tremoille was infamous for using his power to fire two of France's greatest commanders (Joan of Arc and Arthur de Richemont) at a low point in France's military fortunes during the Hundred Years' War.

Biography
Georges de la Tremoille was born to a family of French nobles, and he became Count of Guines in 1398. He was captured at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, and he devoted the rest of his life to court life and diplomacy after being released from captivity. In 1427, he became a royal favorite of Charles VII of France, and he became Grand Chamberlain of France, using his new position to oust his rival, Constable Arthur de Richemont, from power. He doubted Joan of Arc's military capabilities, and the lack of royal support for Joan's campaigns led to her capture and martyrdom. In 1433, Richemont returned to court and had Tremoille imprisoned, and he died in 1446.